HI! just to let you know if you like this video and wants to show your appreciation, you can buy me a cup of coffee with the "Thanks" button which is just next to the share button! ✌❤
If you are a Kemper user, my Rigs (Presets) from this review can be downloaded from drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A3RHM_KA1IqovNgbQpJT9n4Qdu7gXWxN?usp=sharing
That intro was so creative Jon. A musical treat. This is definitely some price of kit. In today’s tech world it would be no problem for most generations to use this. If you can work a pc you can work this and the sound is exceptional. Brilliant!! I want one 😀👍👍
Hi Jon! Love your videos and reviews... keep up the good work! Im an Kemper user for more than 2 years now with the rack version. This week I bought the Stage also specially for live usage. Both units are amazing and the sound if profiles are done right, sound like the real deal! The editor is really good and very easy to use. I guess everyone with 1 week of usage will get vary familiar with the unit even without the editor. Excellent sound, great built quality, various ins and outs for all sorts of usage... Best piece of gear I ever owned. Cheers man.
“Please note that the Locking Function is mostly for editing if you like to try out different AMP Profiles with the same effect settings you can lock the effects and check out different Profiles with the same effect setting. Or for Live situation by example, you tweak your EQ because the room has a bad resonance than you lock the EQ tho have it over the whole session.,” My thanks to Manfred Schmitt for pointing this out. My bad....✌❤
Sweet board. I'd probably need some jet cockpit training to get around that beast, but it sure sounds nice. Strat meshes well too. Some cool classic Jeff Beck tones.
Hi Jonathan, do you think the stage version is as easy to control as the head/rack version even at home? I'm thinking about getting a kemper recently but I struggled a bit between the stage and head version. I do like that you get the capability of taking it with you easier to a gig but since I want to use it mainly for recording at home, do you think the stage version is still worth it compares to the head? I mean the head kinda looks better at home and maybe it's easier to control in some sense things you can have it on your desk. Which one do you think is better?
They need to come out with a scaled down and more affordable version for people,and most probably don’t use the majority of stuff it’s capable of as it is
The algorithms Kemper use are without doubt some of the best, and once you have set all the various parameters, this looks like it would be quite useful. However, I would worry in a live setting, because you always have to tweak something (E.Q. etc.) and this unit looks as though accessing basic controls in a live setting might be somewhat difficult. Who has time to access a function, scroll to a menu, change the sub-menu, activate the sub-function, and then remember where the dial is for that one, during the 2 bar bridge, that you are still singing in, whilst trying to keep time with the syncopated rhythm that drummers always feel is needed under those circumstances LOL! Just sayin' Actually for studio use this looks like a great piece of gear, but one of the pricier options. Thanks Jonathan, your demo was an insight.
Ian Luckett lol.. oh my.. is really complicated, the way you described it!! The fact is I seldom do tweaks on stage with my helix as I’ll have it all tweaked at home. Maybe just some minor adjustments✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I take your meaning Jonathan! Anyway it's front-of-house that carries the can if the sound is messed up!!! LOL! Those capabilities to store settings in sound banks that can be accessed by the foot-switches can make these really useable. I used to use an old rack effect that could be switched that way, and it was surprisingly trouble free in live situations. I think maybe I'm just getting too old to be able t keep up these days! Thanks Jonathan.
Thanks Jon for a fresh demo and review! I'm still stuck on the cost, if it really is worth $1,800 vs something like the Zoom G5n under $400. The sounds and quick access looper are very nice, but the small mono screen is ridiculous for a $1800 product.
The general answer is yes. Having had all the B tier units, when I got the Fractal AX8 (about $700 now used), I was pretty floored at the tones, clearly better than the B tier. Are Corvettes amazing cars, sure, but it's still not a Ferrari. There is a difference from A-tier modelers/profilers to B-tier for sure. The AX8 is a stunning deal for A-tier tones on a budget for example.
Take a look at John Martyn - a pioneer of acoustic guitar + effects I'd rather be the Devil ruclips.net/video/YvFMEiVX_Ck/видео.html Documentary: ruclips.net/video/q0DVynJD4jE/видео.html
Jonathan: Don't think anyone who knows gear will question the sonic capabilities of this Kemper unit. However, I do think you're being too kind - that interface is absolutely NOT user friendly and certainly IMO would be a disaster to try and manipulate during a stage situation, even if you have it connected to a laptop. I looked hard at this unit also but no matter how good it sounded [and it generally does sound GREAT], the level of complexity for basic things such as a user GUI is just terrible. When Kemper goes back to the drawing board for the next version, bringing in guitar players who also happen to know some stuff about designing strong GUI front ends, I will be much more interested. Until then, the Helix and even the Boss GT1000 are far superior overall IMO. This thing is indeed the complete opposite of the Zoom G11 you recently looked at, which had one of the most intuitive MFX interfaces on the market.
I do see your point...i guess its easier for me because I have had experience with mutli-effect boards thru the years...And yes The Helix is way more user friendly...but then again..A newbie would be lost on his venture on a Helix too!! ✌❤
I really only took me less than a week to understand how to use the kemper, very intuitive and i've sold so much gear in the past due to too much menu diving
@@turquan Interesting, thanks for the feedback. Not totally convinced after my own 1 hour time with this thing, but open-minded enough to give it another shot. Cheers!
Yeah, sound's pretty good, but it's not my cup of tea! Why not take a computer with a good software, put a midi controller on the floor and use this? It's more versatile and flexible and has the same issues as those Kempers, Helix's and so on. They are fixed little computers. Is that playing guitar? Imao no. I'm old and don't see why to use plastic instead of the real wood. No lag and easy to fix and to setup like i like it. Analogue is my way as far as it goes. Everyone's own choice. But that's only an old guys opinion. I don't want to play a digital guitar, no matter how good it sounds at first hearing. And no matter how many guitars are build in. Switch, it's a Gibson LP, switch it's a Fender Stratocaster, switch its a Martin whatever. No, it's not. Same with amps. You can't move this old tree 😉. Done a great vid with nice playing - Thx for it and stay safe ☮️
But Guenter, you have to acknowledge having the sounds of every amp made, through endless cabinets ever made, to perhaps 98% the same sound quality is amazing. Just in that one device you have all of music history to draw on. I still have tube amps too, but these offer amazing versatility.
HI! just to let you know if you like this video and wants to show your appreciation, you can buy me a cup of coffee with the "Thanks" button which is just next to the share button! ✌❤
I think Kemper reviews are the only reviews that always impress. Others "can" sound good, but Kemper never disappoints. 👍
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Omg!!!! The white strat when you hit that drive in beginning. Your face says it all!!!
lol oh my.. that obvious eh??😜✌️
If you are a Kemper user, my Rigs (Presets) from this review can be downloaded from
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A3RHM_KA1IqovNgbQpJT9n4Qdu7gXWxN?usp=sharing
Amazing tone and beautifully played. Love it!
Thank you ✌️❤️
That intro was so creative Jon. A musical treat. This is definitely some price of kit. In today’s tech world it would be no problem for most generations to use this. If you can work a pc you can work this and the sound is exceptional. Brilliant!! I want one 😀👍👍
Thank you Tom.. and yes like you.. I want one too!!✌️😝
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh finally Jon really did something that I've been waiting for LONG
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Impressive play and quite elaborate vid, great job Jon, thnx👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!✌♥
Hi Jon!
Love your videos and reviews... keep up the good work!
Im an Kemper user for more than 2 years now with the rack version.
This week I bought the Stage also specially for live usage.
Both units are amazing and the sound if profiles are done right, sound like the real deal!
The editor is really good and very easy to use.
I guess everyone with 1 week of usage will get vary familiar with the unit even without the editor.
Excellent sound, great built quality, various ins and outs for all sorts of usage...
Best piece of gear I ever owned.
Cheers man.
Awesome..I'm happy fer you!!! Thank you for your kind comments too!✌♥
Sounds beautiful Jonathan.
Thank you brother✌️❤️
“Please note that the Locking Function is mostly for editing if you like to try out different AMP Profiles with the same effect settings you can lock the effects and check out different Profiles with the same effect setting. Or for Live situation by example, you tweak your EQ because the room has a bad resonance than you lock the EQ tho have it over the whole session.,”
My thanks to Manfred Schmitt for pointing this out. My bad....✌❤
Awesome review Mr Jonathan 😊😊👌
I also would love to watch your review on the Fractal audio Axefx3
we'll see...✌❤
Sweet board. I'd probably need some jet cockpit training to get around that beast, but it sure sounds nice.
Strat meshes well too. Some cool classic Jeff Beck tones.
Thank you ✌️❤️
When I can play as good as Jon , I'll think about getting a kemper.🤙
lol
Hey Jonathan! Great video. Took a RUclips break but am quasi back haha
Awesome!! Lol✌️❤️
❤️ Mydream multi effect .
nice!✌♥
Hi Jonathan, do you think the stage version is as easy to control as the head/rack version even at home? I'm thinking about getting a kemper recently but I struggled a bit between the stage and head version. I do like that you get the capability of taking it with you easier to a gig but since I want to use it mainly for recording at home, do you think the stage version is still worth it compares to the head? I mean the head kinda looks better at home and maybe it's easier to control in some sense things you can have it on your desk. Which one do you think is better?
there is a video that made the comparison..ruclips.net/video/NC4lV4ar6bY/видео.html
Nice Demo Jon! it sounded great! ;)
The Padded Pedal room thank you Francis✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud ;)
They need to come out with a scaled down and more affordable version for people,and most probably don’t use the majority of stuff it’s capable of as it is
Well.. some companies.. they just priced themselves out of the market at times✌️❤️
The algorithms Kemper use are without doubt some of the best, and once you have set all the various parameters, this looks like it would be quite useful. However, I would worry in a live setting, because you always have to tweak something (E.Q. etc.) and this unit looks as though accessing basic controls in a live setting might be somewhat difficult. Who has time to access a function, scroll to a menu, change the sub-menu, activate the sub-function, and then remember where the dial is for that one, during the 2 bar bridge, that you are still singing in, whilst trying to keep time with the syncopated rhythm that drummers always feel is needed under those circumstances LOL! Just sayin' Actually for studio use this looks like a great piece of gear, but one of the pricier options. Thanks Jonathan, your demo was an insight.
Ian Luckett lol.. oh my.. is really complicated, the way you described it!! The fact is I seldom do tweaks on stage with my helix as I’ll have it all tweaked at home. Maybe just some minor adjustments✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I take your meaning Jonathan! Anyway it's front-of-house that carries the can if the sound is messed up!!! LOL! Those capabilities to store settings in sound banks that can be accessed by the foot-switches can make these really useable. I used to use an old rack effect that could be switched that way, and it was surprisingly trouble free in live situations. I think maybe I'm just getting too old to be able t keep up these days! Thanks Jonathan.
@@IanLuckett 😆✌️
Hi Jonathan, do you find Kemper has a realistic amp tone? Do you find switching between performance on stage easy?
Yes I think it does have a realistic amp profile.. as for the switching and workings.. it will get familiar in time ✌️❤️
What unit is tops to Jon on tone if money is no object?
I still prefer the Line 6 Helix✌️❤️
Thanks Jon for a fresh demo and review! I'm still stuck on the cost, if it really is worth $1,800 vs something like the Zoom G5n under $400. The sounds and quick access looper are very nice, but the small mono screen is ridiculous for a $1800 product.
Yes I see what you mean ✌️❤️
The general answer is yes. Having had all the B tier units, when I got the Fractal AX8 (about $700 now used), I was pretty floored at the tones, clearly better than the B tier. Are Corvettes amazing cars, sure, but it's still not a Ferrari. There is a difference from A-tier modelers/profilers to B-tier for sure. The AX8 is a stunning deal for A-tier tones on a budget for example.
Just a thought, would it sound weird if I hook up my acoustic guitar to effect pedals?
no its not weird if you use an electric acoustic guitar ! you can use chorus and reverb flanger etc... overdrive too ..
Take a look at John Martyn - a pioneer of acoustic guitar + effects
I'd rather be the Devil ruclips.net/video/YvFMEiVX_Ck/видео.html
Documentary: ruclips.net/video/q0DVynJD4jE/видео.html
Another informive video from Jonathan with outstanding guitar playing.
Thank you ✌❤
Ok now it becomes serious :D
Kemper is for me the best of all I owned (AxefxIII , Helix, nembrini, neural DSP shit...)
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Thanks!!
Most welcome✌️❤️
Jonathan mr. Magic fingers all I want to know is what it cost and how can I get one
Price is stated in the video..approx USD1900✌❤
And how are you doing these days Jack??
Vega trem it’s very good
wow...you noticed!✌❤
Hi Jon, the Kemper is very nice but too much for my Buget. LG Detlev
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Backing track please.
Search for it in iTunes please..
@@JonIsJustTooLoud the name please.
@@oxnegative Heartfelt Soul (Backing Track) [Key C] [Bpm 110]. hope this helps
Didnt hear any sounds that i cant make on my Boss me-80. Sorry 👍
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Right
Jonathan: Don't think anyone who knows gear will question the sonic capabilities of this Kemper unit. However, I do think you're being too kind - that interface is absolutely NOT user friendly and certainly IMO would be a disaster to try and manipulate during a stage situation, even if you have it connected to a laptop.
I looked hard at this unit also but no matter how good it sounded [and it generally does sound GREAT], the level of complexity for basic things such as a user GUI is just terrible.
When Kemper goes back to the drawing board for the next version, bringing in guitar players who also happen to know some stuff about designing strong GUI front ends, I will be much more interested.
Until then, the Helix and even the Boss GT1000 are far superior overall IMO. This thing is indeed the complete opposite of the Zoom G11 you recently looked at, which had one of the most intuitive MFX interfaces on the market.
I do see your point...i guess its easier for me because I have had experience with mutli-effect boards thru the years...And yes The Helix is way more user friendly...but then again..A newbie would be lost on his venture on a Helix too!! ✌❤
Have to disagree, it's not "flashy" but complicated is a pretty big jump
@@turquan ✌😊
I really only took me less than a week to understand how to use the kemper, very intuitive and i've sold so much gear in the past due to too much menu diving
@@turquan Interesting, thanks for the feedback. Not totally convinced after my own 1 hour time with this thing, but open-minded enough to give it another shot.
Cheers!
high Jonathan !!! first !! very kool ! you r the best !
Merci~ Patrice!✌❤
Kemper sound,s good the are the using an user interface from the 1980,s :-0
Yes...you are right...I'm wondering about that too!!!😝
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Helix is up to date when it comes to user interface :-)
Yeah, sound's pretty good, but it's not my cup of tea! Why not take a computer with a good software, put a midi controller on the floor and use this? It's more versatile and flexible and has the same issues as those Kempers, Helix's and so on. They are fixed little computers. Is that playing guitar? Imao no. I'm old and don't see why to use plastic instead of the real wood. No lag and easy to fix and to setup like i like it. Analogue is my way as far as it goes. Everyone's own choice.
But that's only an old guys opinion. I don't want to play a digital guitar, no matter how good it sounds at first hearing. And no matter how many guitars are build in. Switch, it's a Gibson LP, switch it's a Fender Stratocaster, switch its a Martin whatever. No, it's not. Same with amps. You can't move this old tree 😉. Done a great vid with nice playing - Thx for it and stay safe ☮️
Thank you Guenter!✌❤
But Guenter, you have to acknowledge having the sounds of every amp made, through endless cabinets ever made, to perhaps 98% the same sound quality is amazing. Just in that one device you have all of music history to draw on. I still have tube amps too, but these offer amazing versatility.